Management consultant, diplomat, author and public speaker. Extensive development, investment and trade promotion experience in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Near East. He guides corporate market entry strategies, brand positioning, foreign partner selection and cross-border distribution in foreign markets. He was a member of the first United States Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Mission to Africa in search of investment and trade opportunities for American businesses. He organized the first International Franchise Opportunity Conference in Africa and structured the cross-border investment involving Nike and advised other Fortune 500 companies on African market entry. As Honorary Consul in South Africa for the Republic of Guyana, participated as a delegate in high-level international meetings and conferences relating to foreign direct investment, trade and economic development. He lectured in Economics at Baruch College, CUNY, New York and has been a panelist and presenter at business conferences, internationally.
